Chapter IV

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

from one side of something to the other

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a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

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in addition

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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eagerly desirous

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

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past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

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earlier than; in front of

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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

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a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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taking care or paying attention

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definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

power to direct or determine

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

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the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

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past form of “evolve” — work out

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

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to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

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inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the building of their ships the Greeks gave neither sternpost nor stempost.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

the aggregate of past events

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From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

moving to the inside of something

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

for more time

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

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produced by a manufacturing process

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From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

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plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading In the building of their ships the Greeks gave neither sternpost nor stempost.

not any; not one

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In the building of their ships the Greeks gave neither sternpost nor stempost.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

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From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

continue talking

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gradual improvement or growth or development

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on the contrary

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We are no longer anxious to trace that development, but rather to see, in the first place, how the Greeks availed themselves of their inheritance.

transport commercially

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

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the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

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From this reading In the building of their ships the Greeks gave neither sternpost nor stempost.

(nautical) the principal upright timber at the stern of a vessel

From this reading In the building of their ships the Greeks gave neither sternpost nor stempost.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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used when the people doing the action are also its object

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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

a just detectable amount

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plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

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feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

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the speaker together with one or more other people

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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in the company of; together with

From this reading Greece had accepted the ship as it had evolved in the hands of the Phœnicians with certain modifications.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading We want to know, also, something of the composition of their crews, their officers, and the divisions of control, of the tactics employed in naval warfare, of the limitations in manœuvring, the methods of working the oars, of rigging the ships, of steering, and so on.